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To 19th April
Ages 9+ |
Secrets
by Jacqueline Wilson
Treasure’s family is a bit mixed up so she is starting a new life
with her Nan and she loves it, but will it last? It seems that India
has got it all but her parents are so busy worrying about themselves
they’ve forgotten all about her. When these two girls, from
different backgrounds, find themselves making friends they discover
they are not so different after all. They both escape from their
problems by writing diaries. But when secrets start jumping out of
the page and into real life Treasure & India find themselves in deep
trouble.. |
Polka Theatre,
Wimbledon |
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To Sat 23rd
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Herge's Adventures of
TinTin
The show tells the
story of Tintin in Tibet, following its hero, his loyal dog Snowy &
Captain Haddock as they battle to rescue their friend Chang, who has
disappeared in a plane crash in the high Himalayas. With time
running out, and rumours of the Yeti prowling the peaks, Tintin and
friends have a real adventure in store. Children under 16 half price
on top 2 price bands |
Playhouse Theatre, Charing Cross |
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9th-9th March
Ages 5+ |
Lighten Up
What would happen if
light wanted to come
alive and people
wanted to lighten
up? Five
multi-talented
performers use
puppetry, mime and
dance to take you on
a journey of
discovery about
light in this
dazzling new
production. By
exploring various
light sources –
including rope
lights, fibre optics
and theatre lighting
– puppets are
created, fabric
paints the air with
colour and lights
develop their own
personalities.
This exhilarating
and innovative
production radiates
with energy and
playfulness and is
accompanied by a
wonderfully rhythmic
soundscape
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Unicorn
Theatre, Southwark |
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15th to Sun 24th
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Zippo's Circus
A traditional big tent circus |
Brent Cross, NW London |
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Sat 16th - to 10th
April
Ages 13+
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Baby Girl,
DNA, The Miracle
Punchy, probing and vital, this trio of plays, each
under an hour, have a finger on the pulse of today’s teen
generation. With tales of unwanted pregnancy, group misdemeanours
and life-changing events, they are cool, honest snapshots of life in
the transition to adulthood |
National Theatrel |
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Mon 18th - 22nd
Ages 4-11
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Kids in Space Show
A great family show with the emphasis on
learning through fun, Spacefund guide you through a tour
around the solar system taking in all the sights; a
reconstruction of Neil Armstrong's footstep, a hunt for
alien life on Mars, a bombardment by asteroids, and
built-to-scale planet balls that show just how our
little Earth compares with its giant neighbours!
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Museum of Childhood,
Bethnal Green |
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Mon 18th - Sun 24th
Ages 8+
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Cloud Cuckooland
Swift and McFly are fed up with the
dirty, stinking town that they live in. So they decide
to found a new city in the sky with the Birds:
Cloudcuckooland. But the Birds want revenge on the human
race for destroying their habitat. Just how much damage
can the strategic pooing of the entire bird community
cause to mankind?! Cloudcuckooland is a
riotous hour of comedy, satire, music and clowning for
all the family, performed by an ensemble of all-singing,
all-dancing actor musicians
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Riverside Studios,
Hammersmith |
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Tues 19th - 23rd
Ages 2-6 |
Shadow Play
Shadow Play mixes music, dance and mime to take you on a wondrous journey through a world of endless possibilities and infinite inspiration
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Lyric,
Hammersmith |
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Tues 19th - 1st March
Ages 7+ |
A Midsummer night's
Dream
With all the dark undercurrents of a traditional fairytale, Shakespeare weaves farce, slapstick, romance and revelry into what is perhaps his most joyous play. Performers speak, sing, fall over, play instruments, hit each other and dance to provide a perfect introduction to Shakespeare
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Unicorn
Theatre, Southwark |
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Wed 20th-Sun 24th
Ages 5+
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Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's a spider. Wilbur's a pig. They live in a
barn on the Zuckermans' farm, with all the other animals. They can
talk, naturally, but what makes Charlotte special is that she's a
spider who can write! Wilbur is happy at the Zuckermans' - until he
discovers they're fattening him up for the dinner table! Find out
how Charlotte's amazing talent saves Wilbur's bacon and how love and
friendship win the day |
Arts Depot, Finchley |
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22nd-24th
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Brainiac Live
Strap on your safety goggles, boys and
girls: science's greatest and most volatile show is
here. Sky One's multi award-winning Brainiac arrives
with a bang for the first time live on stage. Watch as
we delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do
all of those weird and wonderful things on stage that
you're too scared to do at home!
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Hackney Empire |
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22nd-24th
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Angelina's Star
Performance
English National Ballet has recently
performed in theatres including the Royal Albert Hall
and the London Coliseum, as well as at the Palace of
Versailles and Wembley Stadium (Concert for Diana). Now,
you have the chance to see eight dancers from this
world-renowned Company performing Angelina’s Star
Performance at your local theatre.
Angelina Ballerina has been given the
honour of putting on her very own performance of The
Sleeping Beauty for the Queen in her splendid palace.
It’s Angelina's biggest challenge yet… will she manage
to pull it off?
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Beck Theatre, Hayes |
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Sun 24th
Ages: 2-6
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Icicyle Bicycle
Following their Grandma's footprints
through the snow, two children tumble through a frosty hedgerow and
discover the faded grandeur of an old circus tent. They enter a
world of memories where balloon sellers, trapeze artists and high
wire acrobats can become a possibility |
Albany Theatre,
Deptford |
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Tues 26th - Sat 1st
March
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Treasure Island
When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in
The Admiral Benbow Inn, he hands it over to Squire Trelawney. Seized
with excitement, Trelawney sets sail with Jim in search of the
island. They are joined on the ship by a hand-picked crew and
the ship’s cook, Long John Silver. But the one-legged Silver has a
shocking secret in store and when they reach their destination, Jim
faces the most dangerous and exciting adventure of his life!
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Richmond Theatre |
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29th, 1st & 2nd March
Ages 7+ |
The Gentle Giant
On an island lives a strange and forbidding giant –
the nearby villagers are wary of him, but is he the reason that fish
can no longer be caught in the silver lake? Can the Stardust Seller
help with magic dust? By accident, one young girl discovers that she
can help the giant, and he in turn can help save the village. This
charming story is at the heart of Gentle Giant, developed by Stephen
McNeff and Mike Kenny from a book by former Children’s Laureate
Michael Morpurgo |
The Royal Opera House |
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1st & 2nd
Ages 7+ |
The Gentle Giant
On an island lives a strange and forbidding giant –
the nearby villagers are wary of him, but is he the reason that fish
can no longer be caught in the silver lake? Can the Stardust Seller
help with magic dust? By accident, one young girl discovers that she
can help the giant, and he in turn can help save the village. This
charming story is at the heart of Gentle Giant, developed by Stephen
McNeff and Mike Kenny from a book by former Children’s Laureate
Michael Morpurgo |
The Royal Opera House |
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To 10th April
Ages 13+
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Baby Girl,
DNA, The Miracle
Punchy, probing and vital, this trio of plays, each
under an hour, have a finger on the pulse of today’s teen
generation. With tales of unwanted pregnancy, group misdemeanours
and life-changing events, they are cool, honest snapshots of life in
the transition to adulthood |
National Theatre |
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To 19th April
Ages 9+ |
Secrets by Jacqueline Wilson
Treasure’s family is a bit mixed up so she is starting a new life
with her Nan and she loves it, but will it last? It seems that India
has got it all but her parents are so busy worrying about themselves
they’ve forgotten all about her. When these two girls, from
different backgrounds, find themselves making friends they discover
they are not so different after all. They both escape from their
problems by writing diaries. But when secrets start jumping out of
the page and into real life Treasure & India find themselves in deep
trouble.. |
Polka Theatre,
Wimbledon |
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To 9th
Ages 5+ |
Lighten Up
What would happen if
light wanted to come
alive and people
wanted to lighten
up? Five
multi-talented
performers use
puppetry, mime and
dance to take you on
a journey of
discovery about
light in this
dazzling new
production. By
exploring various
light sources –
including rope
lights, fibre optics
and theatre lighting
– puppets are
created, fabric
paints the air with
colour and lights
develop their own
personalities.
This exhilarating
and innovative
production radiates
with energy and
playfulness and is
accompanied by a
wonderfully rhythmic
soundscape
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Unicorn
Theatre, Southwark |
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Sat 1st
Ages 7+ |
A Midsummer night's
Dream
With all the dark undercurrents of a traditional fairytale, Shakespeare weaves farce, slapstick, romance and revelry into what is perhaps his most joyous play. Performers speak, sing, fall over, play instruments, hit each other and dance to provide a perfect introduction to Shakespeare
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Unicorn
Theatre, Southwark |
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Sat 1st
Ages 3+ |
Muttnik: The First Dog
in Space
Muttnik is a stray dog from Moscow on a mission to go where no other dog has been before. Watch her dance in zero gravity, fly a rocket and dig holes on the moon in this enchanting story of the first Russian space dog, told with puppets, performance and music
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Lyric,
Hammersmith |
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Sat 1st
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Treasure Island
When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in
The Admiral Benbow Inn, he hands it over to Squire Trelawney. Seized
with excitement, Trelawney sets sail with Jim in search of the
island. They are joined on the ship by a hand-picked crew and
the ship’s cook, Long John Silver. But the one-legged Silver has a
shocking secret in store and when they reach their destination, Jim
faces the most dangerous and exciting adventure of his life!
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Richmond Theatre |
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Sun 2nd
Ages 2-4
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Circus Minimus
Every family is a circus - in lots of ways. There are
toddling clowns, teenage lions, mums who spin plates and dads who
fly by the seat of their pants. Circus Minimus puts our everyday
life in the spotlight and takes you from the front garden into the
dining room and then to bed. But it doesn't stop there, as we dive
into dreams and fly up to the stars. Our circus puts you in the ring
and let's you do your thing |
Arts Depot, Finchley |
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Sun 2nd |
Circus Hilarious
presents Aquaphobia
Kids of the world have united
and demanded the return of the bucket, so
Clive and Danny have a ball getting
themselves wet, the kids wet and the Mums
and Dads wet – ONLY JOKING! Don’t worry
Grannies, you won’t get caught unless you
really want to! ACCIDEERRNT! Assisted in
2008 by resident funnyman Cousin Timoni, ex
Olympic acrobat Ovi Ninja,
the stunning Circus Hilarious Dancers and
loads more. Don’t miss the amazing routines
from a host of international circus
artistes. Enjoy the spectacle, the
razzamatazz, the mayhem, the magic. But
beware – too much laughter can ruin your
clothing
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Beck Theatre, Hayes |
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Sun 2nd
Ages: 5+
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Dr Nose Travels
Through Time
Thurtinkle is a much beloved storyteller
from the land of the bug noses who live in a tiny TARDIS-like house
that can actually travel through time. On his adventures he visits
the Vikings, questions Queen Victoria, shakes hands with Shakespeare
and takes tea with Tutankhamen |
Albany Theatre,
Deptford |
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5th - 8th
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The Nutcracker
This classic Christmas story about a girl swept away
to a magical dream world is full of Tchaikovsky’s memorable music –
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers, Russian Dance
and Decoration of the Christmas Tree March. This amazing production
boasts stunning scenery with flying boats and magical special
effects. Nutcracker will be performed by the critically acclaimed
Chisinau National Ballet and international dancers |
Richmond Theatre |
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Sat 8th
Ages 4+ |
Dr Nose Travels
Through Time
Thurtinkle is from the land of the big noses. He lives in a tiny Tardis-like house that travels through time. Visit Vikings, question Queen Victoria and shake hands with Shakespeare in a magical blend of storytelling, music and innovative puppetry
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Lyric,
Hammersmith |
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Sat 8th & 15th
Ages 6-11
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Science Boffins In
Space
Is there Gravity on Mars? Is the Moon
made of cheese? What is the difference between meteors
and meteorites? Find out the answer to these questions
and more during Science Boffins' one-hour return flight
on the starship Earth. Discover strange new worlds, and
how they differ from ours.
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Museum of Childhood,
Bethnal Green |
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Sat 8th & 15th
Ages 12+
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The Truth About Space
Jerry Stone explains the mysteries of
outer space in this series of talks. Find out amazing
facts about Mars, the Moon landings, living in outer
space, the future of space exploration, and bizarre
facts about the history of space travel
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Museum of Childhood,
Bethnal Green |
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Sun 9th
Ages: 4+
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Hansel & Gretel
Hansel and Gretel’s journey takes them
from a house with empty cupboards and a mother who doesn’t like
children to a house made of sweets and someone who just loves
children – on toast! A treat of a show |
Albany Theatre,
Deptford |
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11th to Sun 16th
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Zippo's Circus
A traditional big tent circus |
Chatham, Kent |
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Sat 15th
Ages 4+ |
The Sun Dragon
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Jacob, a boy who dreams of flying.
Jacob has just one night to save a distant world from darkness. It starts in his back garden one blustery autumn evening and ends 5 billion light years away on a planet filled with wonderful creatures and eccentric characters
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Lyric,
Hammersmith |
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Sun 16th
12 & 3pm
Ages 4+
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Cabbages
& Kings
This playful dance performace is set in an overgrown
garden inhabited by an eccentric and extraordinary character who
grows colourful ideas and where time doesn't always run according to
the clock. Expect expressive gibberish and serious gobbledygook in
this richly textured, visual and imaginative dance performance |
Arts Depot, Finchley |
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19th to Sun 25th
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Zippo's Circus
A traditional big tent circus |
Blackheath, SE London |
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Sat 22nd
Ages 3+ |
The Elves & the
Shoemaker
When two worlds meet — there’s magic! Things aren’t going well for the shoemakers. They are hungry, cold and down to their last piece of leather for a pair of shoes. But help comes in a very unexpected way… Magic, music and puppets bring this enchanting story to life
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Lyric,
Hammersmith |
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Fri 28th - Sun 30th |
Thomas & Friends Live |
Hammersmith Appollo |
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30th
12 & 3pm
Ages 7-12 |
Professor Bumm's Story
Machine
Professor Bumm and his
assistant Doctor Whee invite you to the unveiling of their latest
invention in this crackpot comedy of made-up madness. Mayhem, mirth
and mess are guaranteed as the two eggheads race to turm words and
ideas from the audience int original stories, hopefully with the
help of their unpredictable new machine
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The Arts Depot,
Finchley |
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Ages 13+
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Baby Girl,
DNA, The Miracle
Punchy, probing and vital, this trio of plays, each
under an hour, have a finger on the pulse of today’s teen
generation. With tales of unwanted pregnancy, group misdemeanours
and life-changing events, they are cool, honest snapshots of life in
the transition to adulthood |
National Theatre |
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To 19th
Ages 9+ |
Secrets by Jacqueline Wilson
Treasure’s family is a bit mixed up so she is starting a new life
with her Nan and she loves it, but will it last? It seems that India
has got it all but her parents are so busy worrying about themselves
they’ve forgotten all about her. When these two girls, from
different backgrounds, find themselves making friends they discover
they are not so different after all. They both escape from their
problems by writing diaries. But when secrets start jumping out of
the page and into real life Treasure & India find themselves in deep
trouble.. |
Polka Theatre,
Wimbledon |
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6th
Ages: to age 14 |
From Russia With Music
Alex Prior, 14 year-old conductor, conducts this
entire concert of revolutionary music by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev,
Stravinsky and other Russian comrade composers, presented by Atarah.
Beware the James Bond Music - we have ways of making the ballet
dancers show their steppes in Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and
Montagues and Capulets |
Barbican |
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8th - 12th
Ages 2-4 |
Circus Minimus
Circus Minimus puts our everyday life in the spotlight, taking us from the front garden into the dining room and then to bed. But it doesn’t stop there as we dive into dreams and fly up to the stars and beyond. Our circus puts you in the ring and lets you do your thing
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Lyric,
Hammersmith |
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12th to 20th
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Peter & The Wolf
A company of dancers, an orchestra and
narrator thrillingly bring to life the classic story of
brave Peter and his pursuit of the hungry wolf, aided by
his friends the cat, the bird and the duck
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Hackney Empire |
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15th - 3rd May
Ages 12+ |
Have Boy Will Travel
It’s hard being the king of the turntables when you live in South London and your African mother doesn’t understand her Hip from her Hop. Charlie Dark’s new show Have Box Will Travel is a rites of passage story that takes you from a bedroom in South London, round the world, and back again, with life-changing tracks and slick direction from Hip Hop theatre favourite Benji Reid
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Lyric,
Hammersmith |
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16th-19th
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Elmer the Patchwork Elephant
Elmer is an adorable patchwork elephant who loves to
play with his friends in the jungle. But Elmer is different – he is
wonderfully multicoloured and this makes him a very special elephant
indeed. The Birmingham Stage Company invites you to enjoy a host of
adventures with Elmer and his friends, with silly songs, marvellous
magic and multicoloured music |
Bloomsbury Theatre |
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17th to Sun 22nd
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Zippo's Circus
A traditional big tent circus |
Herne Hill, SE London |
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1st & 2nd
Ages 12+ |
Have Boy Will Travel
It’s hard being the king of the turntables when you live in South London and your African mother doesn’t understand her Hip from her Hop. Charlie Dark’s new show Have Box Will Travel is a rites of passage story that takes you from a bedroom in South London, round the world, and back again, with life-changing tracks and slick direction from Hip Hop theatre favourite Benji Reid
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Lyric,
Hammersmith |
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1st to 6th
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Zippo's Circus
A traditional big tent circus |
Mitcham, Surrey |
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8th to 13th
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Zippo's Circus
A traditional big tent circus |
Chiswick, W London |
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Sun 18th
2.30pm
Ages 7-12 |
LSO Discovery Family Concert:
Russian Stories
Tall tales and long yarns from the mysterious tundra
to the snowlands of Siberia. See characters from Russian folklore
brought to life by the LSO. |
Barbican |
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Sun 18th
1 & 6pm |
Harlem Globetrotters
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Wembley Arena |
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12th - 14th
Ages 6+
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The Emperor's New Kilt
Come with us to the
Isle of Kiltie, an island just beyond the horizon that only clever
people can see. The vain and tyrannical Laird of Kiltie owns
everything in these parts, but he has only one true love, his
clothes. More precisely,his kilts. In the lead up to the most
important day in the Kiltie calendar, his birthday, the Laird wants
for one thing, a new kilt ‘the likes of which has never been seen’.
Enter Mr Harris and Mr Tweed, two dodgy weavers who give this
gullible customer exactly what he asks for.
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Watford palace Theatre |
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Wed 25th - Sat 28th
Ages 6+
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The Emperor's New Kilt
Come with us to the
Isle of Kiltie, an island just beyond the horizon that only clever
people can see. The vain and tyrannical Laird of Kiltie owns
everything in these parts, but he has only one true love, his
clothes. More precisely,his kilts. In the lead up to the most
important day in the Kiltie calendar, his birthday, the Laird wants
for one thing, a new kilt ‘the likes of which has never been seen’.
Enter Mr Harris and Mr Tweed, two dodgy weavers who give this
gullible customer exactly what he asks for.
|
Richmond Theatre |
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29th
4pm |
Children's Classic Concert:
Atarah's Wizard Workshop
Bring an instrument of any shape or size to join in. Even the
youngest members of the family can clap, sing and march to the band!
Includes musical games and the story of the Pied Piper of Hamlin,
instrument quizzes (bring a pencil), young guest stars demonstrating
their specialities, prizes for the best costumes, wizards, witches
or fairies and DIY instrument-making, face painting and a steel band
in the foyer |
Barbican |
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